Which drug should a paramedic administer first to a patient experiencing a systemic allergic reaction with facial edema, tearing, generalized hives, severe dyspnea and wheezing, palpable radial pulse and BP 130/80?

A. Benadryl
B. Epinephrine
C. Lidocaine
D. Midazolam


Answer: B. Epinephrine

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A) Immediate return of color B) 1-second capillary refill time C) 2-second capillary refill time D) 3-second capillary refill time

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Microparticulate enzyme immunoassay uses which of the following enzymes to catalyze the conversion of the substrate, 4-methylumbelliferyl phosphate to methylumbelliferone?

A. Acid phosphatase B. Alkaline phosphatase C. Gamma-glutamyltransferase D. Aldolase

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The ____________________ Method is a procedure for computing a synthetic runoff hydrograph based on empirically determined factors developed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS).

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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